Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets

Overview

This specialization explores the science, practice, and innovation behind elite football performance. The program integrates nutrition, physiology, recovery, and technology to provide a complete understanding of how to optimize player health and performance.

Across four courses, you’ll learn how to apply evidence-based nutrition strategies, design effective training programs, manage recovery, and leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and personalized health systems. The curriculum bridges cutting-edge science with practical methods used by Real Madrid’s performance and medical teams.

By completing this specialization, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to design integrated, data-informed programs that enhance performance, prevent injuries, and support long-term athlete development. Whether you’re a coach, sport professional, or enthusiast, you’ll discover how elite football combines science, innovation, and human insight to stay ahead of the game.

Syllabus

• Course 1: Foundations of Sports Nutrition
Basics of sports nutrition and its role in athlete performance
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients and hydration strategies
Evidence-based nutrition strategies for football players
• Course 2: Training Program Design and Physiology
Principles of exercise physiology applied to football
Designing periodized training programs
Strength, conditioning, and endurance training techniques
Flexibility and functional movement training
• Course 3: Recovery and Injury Prevention
Recovery modalities: Sleep, nutrition, and active recovery
Common injuries in football and prevention techniques
Rehabilitation strategies and protocols
Role of psychology in recovery and injury resilience
• Course 4: Technology and Innovation in Football
Introduction to wearable technology and data collection
Artificial intelligence applications in sports performance
Personalized health systems and their impact on player health
Case studies from Real Madrid: Integrating science and practice

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Taught by

Marisa Sáenz

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Subjects

Science